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Where It’s At! – March 8, 2012

Published March 16, 2012 in Where It's At

In this issue…
Digital Dollars: Let’s Blog Music
Canadian Music Week Blues Showcase
Gladstone Series: Layla Zoe
Waterfront Blues Festival Announcement
DAWG FM in Toronto
Talent Search Submissions
Independent Music Awards Blues Nominees
Mississippi Tourism: Golf & Blues Experience
Holger Petersen – Talking Music at Toronto Public Libraries
Become a TBS Member Today
Concert Notes

Digital Dollars: Let’s Blog Music

The third Digital Dollars seminar “Let’s Blog Music” will take place at Lula Lounge (1585 Dundas St W, M6K 1T9) on Saturday March 10, 1pm-4pm. This session will feature Johan Hulqvist (Pinwheel Music, host), Dave Cool (Bandzoogle), David Newland (Roots Music Canada), Li Robbins (CBC), and *Just Added!* Janine Stoll (Janine Stoll Media). The monthly seminar series features leading thinkers on the new digital music landscape. Check out the first two sessions at www.livestream.com/torontobluessociety.
The FREE ADMISSION series is being presented by the Toronto Blues Society, Batuki Music, OCFF and Lula Lounge, and is supported by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture. Mark your calendar for the fourth session “Let’s Get Video” on Sat April 21. http://digitaldollars2012.com/

Canadian Music Week Blues Showcase

DAWG FM in association with the Toronto Blues Society presents the Canadian Music Week Blues Showcase on Friday March 23. The show will take place at the newly renovated Annex Wreckroom (794 Bathurst St), conveniently located at the Bathurst/Bloor subway station. The performing artists in order of appearance beginning at 9pm are Chris Antonik, Suzie Vinnick (pictured), Harrison Kennedy, and Shakura S’Aida. Doors at 8pm, advance tickets and member discount at the door $10.

Gladstone Series: Layla Zoe

The Toronto Blues Society presents the best in blues talent the first Thursday of each month at the recently renovated Melody Bar in The Gladstone Hotel. Performances are free to the public and begin at 9pm. The next show is on Thurs April 5 and features a duo performance by Layla Zoe (pictured)!

Mark your calendar for Morgan Davis (May 3) http://www.gladstonehotel.com

Waterfront Blues Festival Announcement

The Waterfront Blues Festival returns to Woodbine Park June 1-3 for it’s eight edition and features Shakura S’Aida (pictured), MonkeyJunk, John Primer, Tad Robinson, The Lionel Young Band and more TBA! www.waterfrontblues.ca

DAWG FM in Toronto

DAWG FM is applying for a radio license to broadcast in Toronto. As part of the process they will need letters of support written by the blues community. Please go to http://www.dawgfm.com/ and follow the directions on the website to show your support to help get DAWG FM on the air in Toronto!

Talent Search Submissions

Attention emerging Canadian blues artists…The Toronto Blues Society Talent Search is back! Six finalists will be chosen to perform at the finals taking place at Nathan Phillips Square during City of Toronto’s Tasty Thursdays on Thursday August 16, noon-2pm. The finalists will compete for a grand prize which includes a showcase at the Blues Summit Six, a performance at the Southside Shuffle Festival, a show at The Delta Chelsea Monarchs Pub, a photo shoot with Bill King, recording/mixing time at Revolution Studios, and consultations with industry professionals!

Submissions are open now, and close on Friday June 15 at 5pm. You may submit through Sonicbids http://www.sonicbids.com/Opportunity/OpportunityView.aspx?opportunity_id=106751 or send a physical package to the TBS office (Talent Search Submission, 910 Queen Street West, Suite B04, Toronto, ON, M6J 1G6) with a CD, one sheet, and a cheque for $15. Eligibility is limited to acts who are not on a major label, do not have a major distribution deal and have not been chosen as a finalist in a past edition of the talent search.

Independent Music Awards Blues Nominees

The 12th Annual Independent Music Awards takes place on Saturday March 24 at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto, 8pm. The nominees in the blues category are David Gogo (Cordova Bay), Harry Manx (pictured) & Kevin Breit (Stony Plain), MonkeyJunk (Stony Plain), Suzie Vinnick (independent), The 24th Street Wailers (independent). The full list of nominees and award categories can be found at www.indies.ca

Mississippi Tourism: Golf & Blues Experience

Love Golf? Love Blues? Get the best of both worlds with the Mississippi Tourism’s International Golf & Blues Experience! Hosted by Chuck Jackson, upcoming trips take place April 15-21 in Biloxi, MS and Oct 7-13 in Tunica, MS. To learn more, find out about TBS group rates and to book your trip, go to http://www.golfandblues.net/?refid=torontobluessociety

Holger Petersen – Talking Music at Toronto Public Libraries

The founding owner of Stony Plain Records and longtime host of CBC’s Saturday Night Blues, Petersen is one of the country’s most trusted authorities on all things blues. In this foray into print, interviews some of the world’s most important and loved artists, including Long John Baldry, Eric Burdon, Ry Cooder, Mick Fleetwood, Jeff Healey, Alan Lomax, Sam Phillips, Maria Muldaur, Bonnie Raitt, Duke Robillard and Mavis Staples. Don’t miss this rare treat to meet and quiz our national bluesologist. Holger will be speaking at S. Walter Stewart on Wed April 18 at 7pm-8:30pm, and at Cedarbrae on April 18 at 1pm-2:30pm. Both of these events are free to the public.

Become a TBS Member Today

Enjoy the benefits of discounted tickets to TBS events. Have the Maple Blues Magazine delivered right to your door each month. Meet like-minded blues lovers and help keep the blues alive in Toronto. The Toronto Blues Society offers several different membership options:

CHARTER MEMBERSHIP – $50/year – Monthly Maple Blues Newsletter, membership card, discounts to TBS Events, exclusive access to special TBS events, other discounts, and voting rights.

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP – $70/year – Same privileges as Charter membership for a maximum of two adults and two children under 19.

INSTITUTIONAL or BENEFACTOR MEMBERSHIP – $125/year – Same privileges as Charter membership, plus more – Please inquire.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP – $35/year – Monthly Maple Blues Newsletter sent in fourth class mail

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP – $20/year – Same benefits as CHARTER membership (please include student card number)

Contact the TBS office today!

Concert Notes

Randy Newman Tribute featuring Treasa Levasseur (pictured), Michael Jerome Browne and more – Hugh’s Room – March 9 | End of Winter Blues Music Festival – March 9/10 | The Black Keys – Air Canada Centre – March 14 | Joe Lewis Walker – Peter’s Players – March 17 | CMW Blues Showcase – Annex Wreckroom – March 23 | John Hammond – Hugh’s Room – March 23/24 | Ken Whiteley Gospel Series – Hugh’s Room – April 1 | Layla Zoe– Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – April 5 | Guitar Mikey – Hamilton Place – April 7 | Buddy Guy – Massey Hall – April 13 | Garrett Mason & Keith Hallet – Hugh’s Room – April 16 | Colin James – Massey Hall – April 20 | Lee Oskar, David Rotundo,Enrico Crivellaro – Hugh’s Room – April 25 | Kellylee Evans – Glenn Gould Studio – April 27 | Morgan Davis – Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar – May 3 | Susie Arioli CD Release – Hugh’s Room – May 9 | Shakura S’Aida CD Release – Hugh’s Room – May 18 | BB King – Casino Rama – May 24/25 | Digging Roots CD Release – Hugh’s Room – May 25 | Bonnie Raitt – Massey Hall – May 26 | George Thorogood & The Destroyers – Massey Hall – June 2 | Tedeschi Trucks Band – Toronto Jazz Festival – June 29 | Toronto Blues Society Talent Search Finals – Nathan Phillips Square – Aug 16 | 26th Toronto Blues Society Women’s Blues Revue – Massey Hall – Nov 24

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